Australia
Do you really need to find a niche?
In a post COVID world do writers and creatives need to worry about specialising? Sometimes it’s better to diversify.
New national Creative Economy Taskforce appointed
The Taskforce will work in partnership with Government and the Australia Council to provide strategic guidance around restarting the creative…
Nakkiah Lui announces publishing imprint 'Joan' with Allen & Unwin
The 'radical, inclusive, rebellious' imprint is named after Lui's grandmother. Submissions are currently open.
On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
New director for Sydney Writers Festival, new board members at Melbourne Fringe, new faces at Music SA, and more.
Exit interview: Jim Cathcart, Director Fremantle Arts Centre
With 15 years in the job, ArtsHub spoke with Jim Cathcart on shaping an organisation’s unique character, finding financial sustainability,…
NSW and QLD community museums are under enormous threat
Making up 80% of public museums, many not-for-profit volunteer-run spaces won’t survive the pandemic, which will erode cultural life in…
20x20: Diversity is a white word
To celebrate 20 years of ArtsHub we rediscovered this article from 2017 looking at diversity in the arts. Have things…
Courage vs confidence
Overcoming anxiety can mean discovering your courage. Dr Jackie Bailey re-examines this sought-after quality.
Book review: A New Name for the Colour Blue by Annette Marner
In this poignant read, Annette Marner deserves credit for her honest analyses of the trauma inflicted by domestic violence.
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
More money for ACT artists, curatorial assistant program, Doug Aitken commission for TAS, design takes centre stage at Powerhouse, Crime…